Peripherals

Keyboard: Monoprice mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Black switches

This was my first-ever mechanical keyboard.

Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Core

An excellent mousing product that carries on the Logitech MX500 legacy.

USB Switch: Plugable USB 2.0 Switch

This switch allows me to move my peripherals between my workstation and another device (read: XIM or my laptop) at the push of a button (Amazon.com). Invaluable for switching peripherals between machines, though there are now USB 3.0 models available.

Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020 USB

The Audio-Technica AT2020 USB (Discontinued, Amazon.com) is the USB-driven version of the AT2020. It’s a cardioid condenser microphone. Reviews frequently praise it over options like the Blue Yeti (Amazon.com), which comes in at a similar price-point. Audio-Technica has replaced the AT2020 USB with the Audio-Technica AT2020 USB+ (MSRP $149, Amazon.com).